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    16 1 TODAY AFTERNOON EDITION WE SET YOU THINKING yVI bdiaCorp MONDAY, 6 MAY 2013 MICA (P) 093/06/2012
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    Lock icon BN hangs on to power, but Anwar refuses to concede
    1091 1 Ruling coalition may have lost popular vote for first time in 44 years, according to reports MALAYSIAN GENERAL ELECTION AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —Malaysia’s governing Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition extended its half-century rule despite its worst-ever performance in a general election,
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      141 1 THERE IS NO SUPERMUM, ONLY ORDINARY MOTHERS WHO NEED HELP OF FATHERS, GRANDPARENTS, SOCIETY TO RAISE KID: TEO YOU YENNCOMMENT&ANALYSIS 16 I WIN 2 TICKETS TO EUROPE! tdy.sg/euff2013 COURTESY OFTHE EUROPEAN UNION FILM FEST 8 FINNAIR p eimaNS Tculture 3* aP ore Daily Sing from Fly -IN all FAR| From
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  • malaysian elections
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      Lock icon End of the road for Anwar?
      347 2 BN WINS MAJORITY AGENCIES KUAL A LUMPUR Despite his bombast before the elections and shortly after, when he tweeted that his opposition Pakatan Rakyat coalition had won Mr Anwar Ibrahim’s long quest to lead Malaysia ended in tatters shortly after midnight yesterday, when the
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      Lock icon BN retains Perak, wins Kedah
      474 4 Coalition takes 19 of 36 state seats in Kedah and 30 of 59 seats in Perak BARISAN’S SUCCESSES AGENCIES ALOR SETAR —The Barisan Nasional (BN) scored an upset win by wresting Kedah back from the opposition Pakatan Rakyat (PR) by a slim margin in elections
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      Lock icon Kit Siang wins but BN retains Johor
      803 6  -  DAP stalwart wins by a handsome margin of 15,000 votes over Abdul Ghani SHOWDOWN IN JOHOR TEO XUANWEI xuanwei@mediacorp.com.sg tre at about 9.30pm. additional REPORTING BY DAN GUEN CHIN SINGAPORE The Barisan Nasional (BN) has retained its Johor fortress, despite suffering a defeat
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      Lock icon Landslide victory for PR in Penang
      507 8 In Kelantan, the coalition, led by Parti Islam SeMalaysia, also expected to retain power FRONTLINE STATE AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —As expected, the opposition coalition, headed by the Democratic Action Party (DAP), easily retained control of the state government in Penang, with officials claiming that
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      Lock icon BN push to win back Selangor likely to fall short
      631 10 RACE FOR PRIZED STATE THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER PUTR A JAYA The opposition Pakatan Rakyat (PR) alliance was set to hang on to Selangor, Malaysia’s richest state, despite the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition’s attempt to wrest it from the PR
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      Malaysian elections 2013
      10 12 Najib Razak BARISAN NASIONAL Anwar Ibrahim PAKATANRAKYAT
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      Lock icon Voting marred by controversies, unrest
      664 13 More complaints that indelible ink can be washed off, reports of unrest in several areas AGENCIES KUALA LUMPUR —It was a day marked by claims of phantom voters, complaints about the indelible ink and instances of unrest. Though voting ended peacefully, there was still criticism
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      51 9 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Due to overwhelming response, registration has closed. Now’s the time to support your favourite teams at Ngee Ann City and join in our slew of exciting activities. Ofcial Balls www.meon3.sgfor more details! Official Game Ball Partner Managed by Sanctioned by Brought to you by Supported
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      292 10 Broadcast A sia201 3 CammunicAsia2lll3 [nternriSEMT2013 i Level 4 5 1 Basement 2, Level 1 3 f 18 21 June 2013 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Asia’s largest showcase of a complete digital convergence in infocomm, entertainment and broadcasting industries Witness and source for the most comprehensive and updated range of
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  • Page 10 Miscellaneous
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  • comment &analysis
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      Let us not centralise Town Council services
      1452 14  -  POLITICS AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT EUGENE K B TAN Eugene K B Tan is Assistant Professor of law at the Singapore Management University School of Law, and a Nominated Member of Parliament. With the Government accepting the findings and recommendations of the Ministry of
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      Lock icon Mums aren’t super, they’re just ordinary
      781 16  -  THIS MOTHER’S DAY TEO YOU YENN Teo You Yenn is Assistant Professor in Sociology at the Nanyang Technological University, board member at the Association of Women for Action and Research and author of the book Neoliberal Morality in Singapore: How family policies make state
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      Lock icon BTO: Fit for a ‘start-up’ family
      375 18 Calling themselves a “start-up family”, the Choos and their six-month old baby moved into their four-room Build to Order (BTO) flat two months ago. Not only are they excited about designing their own living space from scratch, they are also enthused about being in
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      Lock icon DBSS: Premium touches without the hassle
      274 18 It was the prospect of moving into a wellfurnished flat with premium fittings such as a built-in wardrobe and air-conditioning in every room, an equipped kitchen and two balconies for alfresco living that enticed Mr Benedict Seetoh and Ms Lin Shuzhen, both 32, to
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      Lock icon EC: Meeting upgrading aspirations
      327 18 Mr Danny Lee has never regretted buying his executive condominium (EC) “on impulse” 12 years ago, as his family enjoys the facilities, “more relaxed” living environment and security that The Eden@Tampines provides. “I can go down to the poolside with my laptop to work. The EC
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      Lock icon Food for thought: Types of public housing in Singapore
      787 19 1 What type of public housing should the Government provide? Today, 80 per cent of residential households live in HDB flats. Several housing options are available to meet the diverse needs and financial means of different Singaporean households. This includes two-,
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      40 14 The expectations, presumptions, and institutionalised norms for mothers to be special and unique... create undue limitations on women as mothers, while depriving men as fathers both symbolic and material access to be genuine caregivers to children. TEO YOU YENN 16
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      108 17 Stand up for a worthy cause. Sign up for the Habitat-Barclays Bare Your Sole 2013 barefoot walk. Your feet will love it and what's more, you'll be helping raise funds for projects that improve the living conditions of Singapore's elderly and less fortunate. Sign up at bareyoursole.org.sg Date: 1st June,
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      76 19 Be part of Our Singapore Conversation on Housing The conversation on Types of Public Housing in Singapore takes place on Wednesday at 7pm. Join in the conversation now by signing up for the dialogue session at www.mnd.gov.sg/homesweethome/schedule. Subsequent conversations will be on May 23, May 29 and June 12. Alternatively,
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  • voices
    • Article
      Working senior citizens need more support
      254 20  -  FROM GRACE PANG YING XUAN I refer to the report “No one­size­fits­all approach to re­employment” (May 2). Senior citizens over the retirement age tend to work on a part­time, con­tract or ad hoc basis. Although the hours are more flexible, some do not enjoy
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      There’s a time and place for social media
      268 20  -  FROM CLAUDIA LOO Social media allows us to connect with others 24/7. However, it has al­so become a major distraction and even a burden when we feel the need to constantly tweet or update our Facebook status. As a polytechnic student, we
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      Extend the lifespan of COEs
      254 20  -  FROM SIM CHENG CHWEE I agree with “The dilemma of an older person owning a car” (May 4). I recently scrapped my car for a mere few hundred dollars (ex­cluding the Preferential Addition­al Registration Fee rebate), even though it was still in good condi­tion. As
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      Lock icon Streamline loan periods at libraries
      311 21  -  FROM GOH KIAN HUAT I am a regular user of the National Library and I appreciate the opportunity to borrow library items and read many books for free. Currently, users are allowed to borrow books for three weeks and renew them for another three weeks
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      Why the cross-carriage measure was triggered
      324 21  -  FROM HO HWEI LING Director, Communications, Media Development Authority We refer to the letter “StarHub should share cost incurred by SingTel” (April 30). We would like to point out that the Media Development Authority’s (MDA) Cross-Carriage Measure does not entail the sharing of content.
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      14 20 •HAVEYOURSAY email your letters to voices@mediacorp.com.sg JOIN THE CONVERSATION facebook.com/todayonline READ MORE LETTERS todayonline.com/voices
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  • singapore
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      Lock icon Playing a part in mozzie wipe-out
      354 22  -  FIGHT AGAINST DENGUE SUMITA SREEDHARAN sumitas@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —The number of dengue cases in Singapore has continued to rise, despite efforts by the authorities to spread the anti-dengue message through the Do The Mozzie Wipeout campaign which was officially launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien
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      Man, 50, nabbed for alleged obscene act in Woodlands
      184 23 SINGAPORE A 50-year-old man believed to be responsible for committing an obscene act in public has been arrested and will be charged in court today. On May 2, the police were informed that a man had committed an obscene act when
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      Lock icon Going the extra mile for racial, religious harmony
      121 23 To promote racial and religious harmony, the Braddell Heights Residents’ Committee, its Inter-Racial and Religious Confidence Circle, and the Singapore Women’s Association organised the inaugural Harmony Walk at the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park yesterday. The event was flagged off by Deputy Speaker
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      Lock icon Singapore and Brazil sign MOU to strengthen IP cooperation
      153 23 CHANNEL NEWSASIA SINGAPORE The Republic and Brazil have taken steps to strengthen intellectual property (IP) cooperation in the next five years. The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and Instituto Nacional Da Propriedade Industrial (INPI) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding
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      92 22 S. LAVISH TREATS FOR MUM p '6 ■fK V \h 0 ALL HAIL THE QUEEN This Mother's Day, sit mum down to two set-menus of authentic Cantonese delights, 35 levels above Orchard Road at Mandarin Court. Or, mum can enjoy a feast at award-winning Triple Three. Alternatively, wow mum with
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      82 22 Join usat Social Enterprise Carnival DBS Marina Regatta 2013 Indulge in excitement with fun games, performances, food… and Feel the Social Enterprise Experience. HIGHLIGHTS: Try out bamboo made bikes by Bamboobee Watch Roving Circus Performances by Circus in Motion Attempt hand signing to order drinks Project Dignity Decorate your own
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      94 23 Originated more than a century ago, NIN JIOM Pei Pa Koa has been trusted by generations to provide care and comfort globally. With its unique formulation specially made with 15 precious natural herbs and honey which are used traditionally, Nin Jiom's Pei Pa Koa's quality transcends age and time. Bulbus
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  • youth
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      Lock icon In search of what makes you happy
      517 24  -  VIRAL VIDEO AMANDA LEE leeguiping@mediacorp.com.sg SINGAPORE —What started out as a university video project has gone viral, hitting more than 40,000 views in less than a month. Titled What Makes You Happy?, the video was filmed by six undergraduates from the Nanyang Technological
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      98 24 START YOUR JOURNEY Tals" i)i" i£WV5 WE) as youi Jsiumsy of criolca. ■Efl/llJ ti'J't'J il/ul .reimplajs i/isf (CW\S P' IS) CM 51'1' 1 IM' ICPAS PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION /C K v m Embark on an intriguing journey to be an ICPAS member. Join us in our information session and find out
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      32 24 VIDEO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? Scan the QR code or visit tdy.sg/ vidhappy6may for the video. «2»T5S5 2" 1 to win Pnzes. j Flying Dutchman r.pu Glenn Ong Mike a i [J
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  • china&india
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      Lock icon China under fire for going ahead with dams on the Nu River
      795 26 Critics say project will force relocation of ethnic minorities, threaten livelihood of farmers andfishermen in the area HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT THE NEW YORK TIMES BINGZHONGLUO (CHINA) —From its crystalline beginnings as a rivulet seeping from a glacier on the
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      Lock icon For India’s poor, a school under a railway bridge
      671 28 Institution is proof of the hunger for learning among those either left out of the system or disappointed by it AP NEW DELHI Their classroom is a flattened patch of dirt and rocks under the elevated rail tracks. Their blackboards are
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      191 26 Career Fair at Suntec City T-v < AN EXCITING CAREER AWAITS YOU AT THE NEW CITY! Come join us and be part of our Service Team! Suntec City is on its way to becoming one of the Singapore's most exciting retail destinations, offering diverse shopping, dining and entertainment with over
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  • world
    • Article
      Lock icon Bangladesh to improve employee rights, safety after factory disaster
      382 29 WORKER PROTECTION AGENCIES DHAK A —Bangladesh’s government, workers, employers and the International Labour Organization (ILO) agreed to a plan to improve employee rights and safety after more than 600 people were killed in a factory building collapse last month. The ILO
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      Lock icon For S Koreans, Kaesong park still holds out hope for reunification
      846 30 Some factory managers from South keen to return soon; others angered that park is being held hostage by politics TENSIONS IN THE PENINSULA THE NEW YORK TIMES SEOUL —When the order came last weekend to evacuate an industrial park
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      Lock icon NORTH KOREA SAYS NO PLAN TO USE AMERICAN AS BARGAINING CHIP
      149 31 REUTERS North Korea said yesterday it had no intention of using an American citizen it had sentenced to 15 years of hard labour as a bargaining chip in talks with the United States. Pyongyang sentenced Kenneth Bae, a Korean-American
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      Lock icon Israeli planes continue to pound Damascus
      607 32 MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS AP BEIRUT Israeli warplanes struck areas in and around the Syrian capital yesterday, setting off a series of explosions as they targeted a shipment of highly accurate, Iranian-made guided missiles believed to be bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group, officials and
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      261 32 6 in 10 Singaporeans claimed to not consume enough dairy products* which are sources of calcium on a daily basis:* More than I serving/day (1 serving A 250ml glass of milk) Fonterra Consumer Polling results conducted in Singapore (October 2012) r. \A/h\ Anlono? Anlene is the leading adult milk brand
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  • business33
    • STOCK CALLS
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        GENTING SINGAPORE
        53 33 BUY (S$1.485) Citigroup keeps call and raises target to S$1.85 from S$1.80. Says Genting Singapore’s first-quarter results beat expectations solidly on a hold-adjusted basis. House remains optimistic on the market growth in Singapore. Lowers Genting Singapore’s full-year earnings forecast, but raises 2014-15 earnings forecasts by 6%-7% on better-than-expected
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        UOB
        106 33 NEUTRAL (S$21.80) CIMB keeps call and raises target to S$21.24 from S$20.68. Says UOB’s results delivered again on its “formidable” fee franchise, noting Q1 net profit of S$722 million was 9% above its estimate. “Although some elements of the outperformance were due to less recurrent factors, we do not
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    • Article
      Lock icon Sinopec unit, Galaxy Securities plan S$4.4b Hong Kong IPOs
      387 33 Giant deals may help HKIPO market recover after value dropped to 4-year low in Q1 SECURITIES BLOOMBERG HONG KONG Sinopec Engineering Group, a unit of China’s biggest refiner, and China Galaxy Securities plan to raise a total of as much as
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      Special bundles at great prices
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      144 33 SINGAPORE MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY MBA Being strategically located in the central business district of Singapore, and with Asia leading the world's economic growth, SMU is at the epicentre of global business. The SMU MBA programme is taught by a world-class faculty comprising thought leaders from renowned universities and leading global companies.
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      626 38  -  DIGITISING WORK PROCESSES VON CHAN Von Chan is Director and General Manager for Business Imaging Solutions Business Solutions Division at Canon Singapore. Saying technology is changing the way we work is a gross understatement and that is evident in the way we use paper in
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